Soulver
4+

Text editor + calculator

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Description

Soulver is a beautiful notepad calculator app that you will love. It has a new interface that is far more useful than a traditional style calculator, which lets you do calculations over multiple lines, and use words alongside numbers, so that they make sense. Use it for quick calculations, calculations involving variables & percentages, unit conversions, and for thinking through problems that involve math.

WHY SOULVER IS BETTER THAN A TRADITIONAL CALCULATOR:

– Instant answers as you type.– Spread your calculations over multiple lines, and edit mistakes if you make them.– Reference previous answers by tapping on them. These are live references, like in a spreadsheet.– Easy percentage calculations using natural phrases like "15% off $350”, or "$250 + 12% tax", or "40 as a % of 390".– Supports over 150 currencies (including Bitcoin), and has a specially designed currency keyboard for quick conversions.– Custom variables across all your documents, and a special keyboard for quick access to them.– All standard math and programming functions, also available on specially designed keyboards.– Save your calculations into documents.

Soulver is also available for macOS.

What’s New

Version History

2.7.3

Feb 15, 2019

Bug fixes for a couple of rare crashes.

2.7.2

Nov 28, 2018

– Support for the latest iPad Pros.– Fixed a bug where some URL schemes were not working correctly on first launch.

2.7.0

Aug 7, 2018

Files:– Sort files by date or name.– Added support for editing files from other providers 'in place' (hold down on the + button, and choose 'Open file...')– Added a bulk draft deleting feature, accessible through settings.

Keystrokes:– Undo/redo with standard keystrokes on physical keyboards.– Added command-plus and command-minus keystrokes for changing font size, and command-N for new file.

Other:– Support for "redo" (hold down on the undo button)– All currencies now provided by CurrencyLayer.

Bug fixes:– Fixed a bug where "cut" would delete but not place the contents onto the pasteboard.– Fixed a bug where opening the previously open file would sometimes fail.– Fixed a couple of visual issues on iPhone X.

Notes on Dropbox support:– Unfortunately we've had to remove integrated Dropbox support in this release as it has been causing random crashes since they moved to v2 of their API. – You can still open/edit your Dropbox files by holding down on the "+" button and choosing "Open file...".– We recommend using iCloud syncing as a replacement.

2.6.4

May 4, 2018

Fixed a crash on launch bug, due to the currency updating server being unavailable. Soulver now correctly switches to a backup server.

2.6.3

Nov 18, 2017

– Support for iPhone X & iOS 11.– Numerous improvements to undo, including edits from the ABC keyboard now being undoable.– New providers for currency rates (our previous data source Yahoo! was shut down without warning).– Fixed a bug where the regular ABC keyboard was displaying incorrectly in landscape.

2.6.2

Oct 6, 2017

Bug fixes:– Fixed an issue with smart quotes on iOS 11.– Fixed a crash on launch for non-English users.– Fixed a crash related to changing the font on iPad Pros.– Fixed a crash reading some files on iPhone 8.

2.6.1

Sep 26, 2017

Note: Soulver is currently crashing on iPhone 8, and for some non-English users. An update which fixes these issues will be available soon.

Bug fixes:- Fixed a few crashing bugs introduced in the last update.- Fixed the "new document" URL scheme, for when text is included.- Fixed a crash when tapping on the line formatting button on iPad.- Fixed an issue where empty folders (Temp, Logs & Gandalf) were appearing in Dropbox.- Fixed an issue where a random document could be opened at launch, instead of a new draft.

Interface:- Tweaks to the UI including new icons & return to the standard iOS header.- "Clear All" has been returned under the delete button.- The "Device" tab is now hidden if all saved files are either in Dropbox or iCloud.- Tapping on the file button while editing a draft now shows the name view immediately.- Restore deleted files by tapping on the trash icon (rather than the file icon).

2.6.0

Sep 5, 2017

iPad:- Support for multitasking features, including Split View & Slide Over.- Better support for iPads Pros.- Fixed a bug where keyboard popovers had incorrect rotation in landscape on iPad.- Fixed a bug with the trig popover not hiding when you lift your finger in portrait on iPad.

iPhone:- Fixed an issue with the app icon on plus-sized iPhones.- Moved the return & delete keys to the bottom row on the iPhone number pad for easier access.

Files:- Soulver can now access files in both iCloud & Dropbox (previously you would have to choose a provider), and move files between storage providers.- Hold down on the new file button (+) to duplicate your current file, or import from other file providers, like Box.- Drafts are now stored in iCloud or Dropbox. Choose your preference in the settings.- Move all files between iCloud or Dropbox, using the migration feature the settings.- Deleted files are stored in a trash and can be recovered.

Undo:- Access undo via a new button in the toolbar. Shake-to-undo has been disabled.

Currencies:- Redesigned currencies settings to be easier to use.- Use the base currency of your present country automatically.- Switched to CoinDesk for Bitcoin rates.

Keyboard:- Variables defined in the keyboard can now include % signs.- Last used keyboard mode (ABC or 123) will be remembered across launches.- The clear all button has been removed from the delete key popup.

2.5.4

Jul 9, 2016

Minor Improvements:- Added a setting to change the font.- Tapping the purple 'add variable' button now shows the variable editor immediately.- An "of" is now automatically inserted when tapping a line reference after a "%".

Bug fixes:- Fixed an issue where the keyboard could be partially off screen when launched on an iPhone 6 plus sized device in landscape.- Fixed a crash that happened when holding down on the 'Add variable' button.- Fixed a jumpy animation when moving variables around, on the variables keyboard.- Fixed a couple of minor bugs with the currency keyboard.- Some improvements to Soulver's math engine.

2.5.3

Oct 9, 2015

- iOS 9 ready- Numerous minor improvements & bug fixes.

2.5.2

Nov 10, 2014

- Fixes numerous bugs related to iCloud syncing on iOS 8.- Fixed an issue with the append to file URL scheme for when a file is stored in iCloud or Dropbox.

2.5.1

Oct 14, 2014

New in 2.5.1:Fixes a bug with the keyboards in Soulver for iPhone introduced in version 2.5.

2.3.2

- Better display of longer filenames in the files list- Added Arabic localization- Fixed a couple of crashes- Fixed an issue with currency conversion keyboard in European locales

2.3.1

Nov 2, 2013

- Minor updates to German and Brazillian localizations- Added a confirmation when deleting a file- Fixed a unit conversion issue

2.3

Oct 30, 2013

Improvements for iOS 7: - More refined UI design. - New icon. - AirDrop support. - Support for the system text size setting.

Interface Improvements: - Text is now beautifully syntax coloured. - Total is now visible when keyboard is hidden. - Simplified navigation bar which hides in landscape. - Files list can be pulled in from the left side of the screen. - Buttons visible when the keyboard is hidden to rename, delete & share your document.

Calculation Improvements: - Added unit conversions. You can see all of the units which Soulver supports in “Help”.

Misc Changes: - “Scratch files” are now called “Drafts” - Removed the line reference mode. Just tap an answer to insert a reference to it. - Improved VoiceOver support.

2.2.3

Oct 10, 2013

- Added additional trigonometry functions (sec, cosec & cotan).- Added a trunc() function to remove numbers past the decimal point.- Added a num() function to strip units or percentages from a number.- Fixed a bug where line references in variable definitions in files created by Soulver for Mac did not work correctly on iOS.

P.S. An update to Soulver designed for iOS 7 is currently in beta testing & should be released soon.

2.2.2

Sep 13, 2013

- Fixed a number of misc bugs, some of which could result in a crash.

2.2.1

Sep 3, 2013

- Fixed a number of bugs related to syncing with Dropbox. There were some teething issues moving to the new sync API, but they should be resolved now. Sorry about that!- Fixed a bug where you would get unnecessarily offered syncing options on launch, after you had already declined syncing.- Fixed a bug where sending a Soulver document as an attachment with an HTML email didn't work.- The keyboard will now always go back to the number pad when opening a file.

2.2

Aug 28, 2013

Syncing: • Added iCloud syncing for your Soulver documents (requires iOS 6 or later) • Support for sub-folders present in iCloud or Dropbox • You can continue to use Dropbox for syncing, however files will now be synced to “Dropbox/Apps/Soulver”. Please sync your current version of Soulver with Dropbox before updating, otherwise you might need to manually move across files stored elsewhere in your Dropbox.

Other: • Added URL schemes for use in apps like Launch Center Pro. (open Soulver, create a new document with text or & appending text to an existing document) • Added a preference to make a new file when returning to the app after 5 minutes of inactivity. • Tap status bar to scroll to the top now works • A line reference is now inserted when tapping on an answer. Hold down on an answer to access formatting, big answer & copy.

2.1.4

Dec 1, 2012

- Added a Spanish localization.- Fixed a bug that caused typing to be slow in files with many lines.

2.1.3

Nov 3, 2012

Note: There's a bug in this update that can make typing slow in files with many lines on older devices. We'll be releasing a fix soon.

2.1.2

Jul 25, 2012

- Dropbox syncing improvements: - Files are now synced to Dropbox a short time after you stop typing (rather than as you type) - Network activity indicator now only visible when files are actually being downloaded/uploaded to Dropbox

- Bug Fixes: - Fixed a bug where reordering/disabling currencies did not take effect immediately

- Other Improvements: - Added the "% on what is, % off what is, % of what is" percentage operators

Feb 15, 2019

Version 2.7.3

Bug fixes for a couple of rare crashes.

Ratings and Reviews

4.8 out of 5

394 Ratings

394 Ratings

E. Jones
, 01/19/2018

App Crashes Everytime I Use It

I love the concept of the app because I'm able to keep up with my weekly budgets and be able to label the amounts. But the app crashes every single time I use it. I get the error message that I can't use this title, then it tells me that this draft cannot be saved. One I get those messages I can hit save as many times as I want to and it won't do anything. I have to force close the app multiple times to get it to work, and then delete all the blank drafts it created when I was getting error messages, yet the app was still creating new drafts. It's extremely frustrating. I only put up with it because the app is so useful; if I found a good replacement I would definitely stop using this one.

E. Jones
, 01/19/2018

App Crashes Everytime I Use It

I love the concept of the app because I'm able to keep up with my weekly budgets and be able to label the amounts. But the app crashes every single time I use it. I get the error message that I can't use this title, then it tells me that this draft cannot be saved. One I get those messages I can hit save as many times as I want to and it won't do anything. I have to force close the app multiple times to get it to work, and then delete all the blank drafts it created when I was getting error messages, yet the app was still creating new drafts. It's extremely frustrating. I only put up with it because the app is so useful; if I found a good replacement I would definitely stop using this one.

smolaw
, 06/23/2018

Game changing on the Mac, but useless on IOS

This app has been an incredible productivity booster on the Mac....which makes a very serious bug which the IOS app appears to suffer from even more frustrating. Here’s the problem: the IOS app doesn’t seem to be able to open Soulver files that are created on the Mac app. I don’t think there is a problem in the other direction, i.e., IOS to Mac...but Mac to IOS simply fails to function. I should add that this problem occurs when starting at Apples Files App and selecting a file that is saved somewhere on iCloud from the Files App (not when starting at the Soulver app...and the problem with starting at the Soulver app is that the Soulver app only makes files saved in Soulver’s dedicated iCloud space accessible — it is not able to access other locations on iCloud.) PLEASE please correct this problem?

Developer Response
, 02/17/2019

This should be fixed now, sorry for the frustration.

smolaw
, 06/23/2018

Game changing on the Mac, but useless on IOS

This app has been an incredible productivity booster on the Mac....which makes a very serious bug which the IOS app appears to suffer from even more frustrating. Here’s the problem: the IOS app doesn’t seem to be able to open Soulver files that are created on the Mac app. I don’t think there is a problem in the other direction, i.e., IOS to Mac...but Mac to IOS simply fails to function. I should add that this problem occurs when starting at Apples Files App and selecting a file that is saved somewhere on iCloud from the Files App (not when starting at the Soulver app...and the problem with starting at the Soulver app is that the Soulver app only makes files saved in Soulver’s dedicated iCloud space accessible — it is not able to access other locations on iCloud.) PLEASE please correct this problem?

Developer Response
, 02/17/2019

This should be fixed now, sorry for the frustration.

alcatholic
, 02/01/2019

Love using it as worksheets!

I use this to organize worksheets for different problems, including a monthly cash flow worksheet. Every month I copy the dozens of lines labeled for various income flows and paste it into a new sheet. Then I enter in numbers as I go. It saves all my worksheets and scenarios in iCloud. Love having access on both my phones and iPads. I’m not saying this is better than a spreadsheet but I don’t use spreadsheets on my phone and this is just my go to iPhone tool for working out scenarios and making sure numbers add up.

alcatholic
, 02/01/2019

Love using it as worksheets!

I use this to organize worksheets for different problems, including a monthly cash flow worksheet. Every month I copy the dozens of lines labeled for various income flows and paste it into a new sheet. Then I enter in numbers as I go. It saves all my worksheets and scenarios in iCloud. Love having access on both my phones and iPads. I’m not saying this is better than a spreadsheet but I don’t use spreadsheets on my phone and this is just my go to iPhone tool for working out scenarios and making sure numbers add up.